Open Minds Initiative

Our Beliefs

We are advocates, professionals and community members that work towards fighting back against the negative stigma surrounding taboo issues in the Muslim community.

We are here to listen, offer support, validate caller’s feelings, provide options, empower callers to make their own decision(s) and connect callers with resources or services if need be.

Our advocacy stems from a deep-rooted belief that creating and fostering a climate of empathy and understanding is imperative to pushing back against a culture of shame and silence towards taboo issues that exist in our community.

We believe that the best agents to help solve any issue in the Muslim American community are the individuals from that community, for this reason we are an organization by Muslims for Muslims.

We work in collaboration with and alongside organizations and individuals that serve the Muslim community in Minnesota.

Advocates do not judge callers, tell callers what to do or give religious counsel.